Century Arms Shot Show 2016

This video reviews the Midwest Industries AK Alpha Series, a modern accessory line for AK platforms. It covers the 10-inch M-LOK handguard, an optics mounting system compatible with the top cover, and an adjustable, reversible stock. The reviewer highlights features like heat shielding, non-permanent installation, and solid lock-up, while also noting potential weight increase and the need for some fitting on certain AK models.

This video demonstrates the extreme reliability of the AK-47 platform, specifically the Century Arms C39 V2 and AK63D Hungarian models, under harsh mud conditions. Instruction from a former Navy SEAL highlights the importance of understanding weapon operation under duress and the platform's inherent durability. The test simulates real-world survival scenarios where firearms may become heavily contaminated.

This review details the RS Regulate AK-300 modular optics rail system, highlighting its two-piece design (lower and upper mounts) and modularity for various AK platforms and optics. The system emphasizes ease of installation, Return to Zero capability, and a low-profile, snag-free design. It offers adjustable lateral positioning to accommodate different AK receiver tolerances and includes options for enhanced security through pinning for aggressive use.

This video provides a first look and installation guide for the Midwest Industries Alpha Series AK furniture. The presenter details the handguard's M-LOK and Picatinny options, the T1-footprint optics mount with co-witness capability, and the adjustable stock. Installation is described as relatively straightforward, with minor fitting potentially required for the handguard on stamped receiver AKs.

This review covers the Parabellum Armament AK Adaptive Rail System (AKARS), a rail designed to maintain zero when opening and closing the dust cover on AK platforms. The system attaches to the rear sight block and features a top cover with an adjustable block for a snug fit. Testing demonstrated that the AKARS holds zero effectively, even after multiple dust cover cycles, and allows for lower 1/3 co-witness with mini red dot sights. While praised for its stability and ease of installation, minor improvements suggested include relocating the rear sight for a longer sight radius and modifying the top cover to better interface with the safety lever.

This video reviews the RS Products AKM 30mm Optics Mount, highlighting its robust steel construction and innovative design. The mount allows for low-profile mounting of 30mm tube red dot sights on AK platforms using the Russian left-hand side rail. Key features include a quick-detach throw lever, the ability to co-witness iron sights, and maintaining rifle disassembly capability with the mount attached. The reviewer emphasizes its secure zero-holding capability and adjustability to accommodate AK platform variances.

This comprehensive guide, presented by AK Operators Union's Rob Ski, details the field stripping and basic maintenance procedures for the AK47 platform. It covers essential steps from initial inspection and disassembly to cleaning, lubrication, and reassembly, emphasizing common AK quirks and best practices for reliability. Rob Ski, a recognized subject matter expert, provides practical advice for both new and experienced AK owners.

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly process for the SVD Dragunov rifle, as demonstrated by an expert from AK Operators Union. It covers removing the dust cover, recoil spring, bolt carrier group, gas tube, and barrel/receiver assembly. The speaker highlights the quality of original components and the rifle's historical significance.

This guide details two critical field expedient repairs for the AK-47 platform, as demonstrated by Rob Ski of AK Operators Union. It covers using rubber bands to temporarily replace a broken recoil spring and guide rod assembly, and employing a wooden toothpick to retain the firing pin when the retainer pin is lost. These techniques are presented as emergency measures to maintain firearm operability in austere environments.

This video details the results of a 5000-round endurance test on the Palmetto State Armory AR15 Freedom, conducted by Rob Ski of AK Operators Union. The rifle successfully completed the rigorous AKOU endurance test, including the sand tornado test. While accuracy was deemed respectable for a budget platform (2.24 MOA), internal inspections revealed normal wear on components like the cam pin and bolt lugs. The rifle is presented as a solid budget option, with a recommendation to invest in a better barrel for enhanced long-range precision.